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Attorney for Quincy man facing attempted murder charge strikes motion to have case dismissed
QUINCY — The attorney for a Quincy man facing six felony charges, including attempted murder, said Tuesday afternoon he would strike his client’s motion to have the case dismissed. Jeremy J. Coleman, 29, appeared with Chief Public Defender Christopher Pratt before Judge Tad Brenner for a status hearing...
QPD Blotter for April 20, 2024
Corey T. Haynes, 44, 2046 Sycamore St. for Disorderly Conduct on 04/15/2024 at 2050 Sycamore St. NTA 179. Jonathan M. Sultzman, 38, Quincy for Possession of Meth less than 5 grams at N. 6th St. and Oak St. NTA 148. Kelsie L. Deege, 22, 5130 W. Paradise Ln. for Failure...
QPD Blotter for April 21-22, 2024
Justin C Cowan, 50, Quincy for FTA fighting in the 400 block of South Front. Lodged 102/144. Michael A. Morton, 26, Fowler for FTA improper use of title/registration at 20th and Broadway. Lodged 120. Chanceler J. Richmiller, 21, 626 N. 30th St. for Speeding at N. 22nd St. and Locust...
Local births from April 10-16, 2024
A girl was born to Tommy and Mariah Rice of Quincy at 6:58 p.m. April 10, 2024. A girl was born to Tommy and Mariah Rice of Quincy at 7:04 p.m. April 10, 2024. A girl was born to Jack Sibley and Brianna Ruble of Pittsfield at 7:26 a.m. April 13, 2024.
Tuesday morning crash in West Quincy sends one to hospital
Two people were involved in an early morning collision on Highway 24 in West Quincy, Missouri, resulting in minor injuries and vehicle damage. The accident occurred at 6:35 a.m. on April 23, 2024, and involved a 2015 Volkswagen Passat and a 2017 RAM 1500. The Volkswagen, driven by 18-year-old Gage...
Letter to the Editor: Establishing TIF South will keep downtown Quincy vibrant, thriving
Tax increment financing is effective. It has led to economic development and increased growth in our historic downtown business district. As mayor, I was proud to propose and implement TIF East in 2010 with the help of our terrific city planner, Chuck Bevelheimer. A multitude of infrastructure improvements have occurred since then, and private investment has skyrocketed.
Real estate transfers in Adams County from April 15-19, 2024
Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. David A. Holtman and Theresa A. Holtman of Quincy sold a...
Driver injured after Ford Escape overturns in Clark County
A two-vehicle accident early Sunday morning on Highway 136, one mile west of Wayland, resulted in minor injuries for one driver. At approximately 12:50 a.m., a 2009 Ford Escape, driven by Kaliegh J. Hale, 29, of Keokuk, Iowa, was involved in a collision when an unidentified vehicle swerved to avoid a deer, causing a chain reaction.
City Council narrowly votes against cutting library subsidy, then approves $61.3 million budget
QUINCY — After defeating an amendment that would have trimmed the city’s subsidy to the Quincy Public Library, the Quincy City Council voted Monday night to adopt a $61.3 million budget that goes into effect May 1. Before aldermen voted on the budget ordinance, they discussed a proposed...
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